Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Cumin Rice with Avocado Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cumin Rice with Avocado
Cumin Rice with Avocado Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cumin Rice with Avocado
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/3 cup picante sauce
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
- 2 green onions, sliced
Directions
- Place first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in picante sauce; heat through. Gently stir in avocado and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 188 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.